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How You Should Be Spending Your First Paycheck

On Jan 4th, 2018 | Budgeting, Career

How You Should Be Spending Your First Paycheck Whether it’s a $30,000 salary or $130,000, your first “real job” is probably the biggest income change you’ll experience. Sure we’ll get gradual raises here and there, and maybe even a major promotion or two, but going from an income of nothing to a full-time salary is [&hellip…

Recovering from Your Holiday Shopping Spree

On Dec 30th, 2017

You said you wouldn’t do it, but it happened anyway: You overspent on party attire and social events. You went way overboard on gifts. You

Lessons From My Father: Bartering skills

On Dec 20th, 2017

When I was young, I often accompanied my father to work on air conditioning units. He specialized in all things HVAC (heating, ventilation and air

Hidden Apartment Fees: Additional costs to expect when moving into a new place

On Dec 18th, 2017

Searching for an apartment can be stressful. You’re trying to find the best location, a reputable management company, a great apartment and all while staying

Six Ways to Pay for Study Abroad

On Dec 15th, 2017

Paying for study overseas can be a daunting task: tuition, fees, plane tickets, expenses, food, housing and all those kitschy souvenirs to buy. But don’t

3 Reasons You Need an Automatic Savings Plan

On Dec 11th, 2017

“Save money” is a timeless bit of personal finance advice, but actually doing it can be another story. If you need a way to boost

Bill of Health: Choosing a health insurance plan

On Dec 8th, 2017

When you’re young, healthy and strapped for cash, it’s easy to forget about health insurance costs — but going without it is a gamble you

6 Financial Aid Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask

On Dec 4th, 2017

While many colleges will soon send bills for this fall’s tuition, most won’t expect payment until late summer. That gives college-bound students and their families

Why Does Saving Money Seem So Hard?

On Nov 30th, 2017

You’re walking down the street, stop to tie your shoes, and what do you know — a pretty $20 bill is just lying there, looking

The Perfect Friendsgiving

On Nov 14th, 2017

Friendsgiving – it’s the perfect twist on Thanksgiving. It means you get to spend time with people you choose – your friends. Plus, you can

The 4 Biggest Credit Union Myths

On Oct 18th, 2017

With International Credit Union Day right around the corner, we’d like to clear up the four biggest myths about credit unions. 1. They aren’t big